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04 Jun 2026

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Featured, Pros

What Is Rectified Tile?

What Is Rectified Tile?

Today, we’ll be going through what rectified tile is, how it’s made, and it’s benefits for your clients. So by the end of reading our short guide, you’ll feel a sigh of relief and a newfound love for promoting the tile for your next projects!

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Featured, Tile 101

Outdoors Tile Ideas for Patios, Pools and More

Outdoors Tile Ideas for Patios, Pools and More

There are many options when looking to add tile to your outdoor space. Check out some of our favorite outdoor tiles & find the perfect design for your space.

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Featured, Inspiration

Inspiring Walk-In Shower Tile Ideas

Inspiring Walk-In Shower Tile Ideas

If you’re renovating a bathroom or redesigning your shower, you may want to consider a walk-in shower. These gorgeous, modern designs maximize space, allow more movement and look fantastic too, thanks to their sleek styling. To provide you with some walk-in shower tile inspiration for your bathroom, we’ve rounded up 10 walk-in shower tile design…

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Featured, Tile 101

What is LVT?

What is LVT?

“LVT” stands for “Luxury Vinyl Tile” and is a hard surface flooring designed to mimic wood, stone, or ceramic. It’s typically chosen for its durability, waterproof properties, and affordability. The “luxury” part comes in how it’s manufactured, with high-tech processes yielding an ultrarealistic look through...

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metallic ceramic backsplash with matte black sink faucet
Tile 101

How to Regrout Tile

How to Regrout Tile

Tired of looking at your grout lines with contempt? Bring back the sparkle and define your design in 8 easy steps today!

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Featured, Pros

Inspiring Bathroom Tile Ideas for Your Next Project

Inspiring Bathroom Tile Ideas for Your Next Project

Today we rounded up 6 different designs to show just how pretty things can get. From bathroom tiles for the floor to bathroom wall tile designs, you’ll see it all.

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Featured, Pros

Best Kitchen Floor Tiles: Top Choices for Style & Durability

Best Kitchen Floor Tiles: Top Choices for Style & Durability

There are many ways to bring a kitchen to life; one of the easiest ones is to install new ceramic or porcelain kitchen floor tiles. With a myriad of options, it’s easy to find a custom kitchen tile design fit for your client. Today we’ll review the 10 best kitchen tile ideas to give you…

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Cracked Grout - Tilebar
Featured, Tile 101

Why Tile Grout Cracks: Causes & Solutions

Why Tile Grout Cracks: Causes & Solutions

Tile grout is designed to do more than fill the spaces between tiles—it stabilizes the installation, protects against moisture, and completes the overall look. When grout begins to crack, it’s often a signal that something beneath the surface isn’t working as it should. This guide...

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Tile 101

Creative Subway Tile Patterns for Your Next Project

Creative Subway Tile Patterns for Your Next Project

In this post, we go over the top 6 lay patterns for subway tile that should be on your mind next time you go into a design project:

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Featured, Pros

Outdoor Tile: From Pathways to Pools

Outdoor Tile: From Pathways to Pools

It’s the perfect time for anyone to get a head start on their exterior tile projects since the outdoors will prove to be a sanctuary this summer. To help you navigate the best outdoor tiles for your client projects, we put together a quick guide below.

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different tile types
Tile 101

An Overview of Tile Types & Where to Use Them

An Overview of Tile Types & Where to Use Them

We've put together a super simple guide to the different tile types that is not only easy to digest, but will have you walking away like a tile genius.

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How to Use Tile Trim
Tile 101

How to Get a Polished Look with Tile Trim

How to Get a Polished Look with Tile Trim

Tile trim plays a crucial role in achieving a polished and professional finish in any tiling project. It's not just an afterthought; tile trim serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting the edges of tiles from chipping while providing a clean and elegant transition between surfaces. Whether you're tiling a backsplash, flooring, or bathroom wall,…

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Inspiration, Miscellaneous, Tile 101, Trending

A Quick Guide to Picking Pool Tile

A Quick Guide to Picking Pool Tile

Looking for pool tile ideas? Check out this guide from our design experts to helping you choose from limitless options.

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Featured, Tile 101

Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile for Showers, Floors & Walls

Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile for Showers, Floors & Walls

If you’re wondering if you should use porcelain vs ceramic in your project, read on because you’re about to get a dose of tile knowledge to help you out.

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Choosing Shower Tile
Featured, Tile 101

What to Consider When Choosing Shower Tiles

What to Consider When Choosing Shower Tiles

When it comes to choosing the tile that goes into your bathroom’s shower, there are several things to consider. Today, we go through the main 4 things you should keep at the front of your mind, so you can be well-equipped for the job ahead.

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Featured, Tile 101

What Grout Color Should I Use with White Tile?

What Grout Color Should I Use with White Tile?

If you think white subway tiles are boring, it’s time to think again. They are so not. This seemingly basic and classic color choice opens an excessive opportunity to create a space like no other.

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Guidе to Installing Tilе Ovеr Existing Tilе Floors
Tile 101

A Stеp-by-Stеp Guidе to Installing Tilе Ovеr Existing Tilе Floors

A Stеp-by-Stеp Guidе to Installing Tilе Ovеr Existing Tilе Floors

Divе into thе еssеntials of installing tilе ovеr tilе. Our guidе covеrs prеparation, adhеsivе sеlеction, and finishing stеps for lasting rеsults.

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Tropical Tile Patterns
Tile 101, TilebarTogether

Creating a Lush Indoor Oasis with Tropical Tile Patterns

Creating a Lush Indoor Oasis with Tropical Tile Patterns

Learn how to transform your space into an indoor oasis using tropical tile patterns. Explore tips for selecting tiles and incorporating elements of nature into your home. From tropical tile patterns to ocean waves, bring beachy vibes to your home with tiles.

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